Tag Archives: Mason

The gnomons of Aldridge

Posted on April 3, 2017 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s just a quick note to regular readers not on social media or who perhaps haven’t noticed that Linda Mason, ‘The Mad Old Baggage’ has a new post up about a very interesting situation in Aldridge, concerning planning and a curious bullishness evident in some quarters, and it’s rather curious stuff.

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Sitting on the wall

Posted on May 12, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Here’s a great image sent to my by friend of the blog and community activist Linda Mason, who’s still turning out some of the greatest blog posts in Walsall but rarely gets the attention they merit.

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Don’t tell him, Fullelove!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

Last week, the young David Evans spent an afternoon of tea, cake and conversation with Reg, who remembers his father David Fullelove being a member of the Local Defence Volunteers. The LDV later evolved into the Home Guard
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One woman’s life

Posted on January 4, 2015 by BrownhillsBob

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Here’s just a quick note to regular readers not on social media or who perhaps haven’t noticed that Linda Mason, ‘The Mad Old Baggage’ has a new family history blog post out about her Great Grandmother Henney, and it’s rather wonderful stuff. Continue reading →

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The gloves are on

Posted on January 7, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

A couple of great old photos have been sent in by David Evan. He’s been talking at some length to fellow reader Daryl Preston, who also supplied the fantastic Royal Oak picture from last week and did so much to … Continue reading →

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